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The Wolf's Den Outdoor Gear is considering replacing the equipment it uses to produce tents. The equipment would cost $1.4 million and lower manufacturing costs by an estimated $215,000 a year. The equipment will be depreciated over 8 years using straight-line depreciation to a book value of zero. The required rate of return is 13 percent and the tax rate is 34 percent. The equipment will be used for 8 years and thereafter will be worthless. What is the annual operating cash flow from this proposed project ?
The annual operating cash flow of this project will be $201,400
The equipment of $1.4 million will be depreciated over 8 years
Costs will decrease by $215,000
So, Gross profit will increase by $215,000
Depreciation will increase by $175,000
So, Operating profit will increase by $215,000 - $175,000 = $40,000
Now, tax rate = 34%
So, Net income will increase by $40,000 * (1 - 0.34) = $26,400
Now, Depreciation is a non cash expense
So, Operating Cash flow = $26,400 + $175,000 = $201,400
